Despite the efforts of local manufacturers so far, Nigeria’s automotive industry’s growth has been sluggish due to problems like low demand and high production costs.  By Michael Akuchie  A country’s automotive industry comprises the companies and the efforts geared at manufacturing vehicles such as cars and trucks, except for fuel, batteries, and tyres. The automotive…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight 2024: Week 9 By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, dear music enthusiasts! What a delight it is to have you join us once again in our musical haven! Your presence brings a wave of joy that fills our hearts with warmth and excitement. We trust that you’ve had a splendid week, filled with…

Though this is a small sample of the deluge of writing coming out of Africa, Love Grows Stronger in Death represents, in many ways, the nature of writing being produced by young writers on the continent.  By Chimezie Chika Perhaps there is no grander purpose than to publish an anthology of short stories themed around…

“I believe every artist should have an identity, what would be seen in their work in the next fifty years.”_ David Olatoye. By Deborah Ajilore  The Nigerian-based contemporary artist, David Olatoye, creates hyper-stylised portraits with a digitised and ultra-modern edge in his chosen media; acrylic and pen. A native of Ogun State, but  born and…

Private investment offers a potential turnaround of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) system, promising improved infrastructure, enhanced marketing, and economic growth. This discussion looks at how deeply a change in management can affect the league. By Tuka Letura  In 2014, Shehu Dikko was appointed as President of Nigeria’s League Management Company (LMC), the body…